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Dublin Zoo
Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
4 km · about 5 min drive
Leinster, Ireland · Europe
Ballyfermot works well as a base: 5 minutes from Greenhills, 20km from Sally Gap.
Ballyfermot is a town located in Leinster, Ireland. With a population of 8,558, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Ballyfermot sits in Ireland, where you drive on the left. It's in the Europe/Dublin time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Ballyfermot to your route.
Ballyfermot (Irish: Baile Formaid) is a suburb of Dublin, Ireland. It is located seven kilometres (4.3 miles) west of the city centre, south of Phoenix Park. It is bordered by Chapelizod on the north, by Bluebell on the south, by Inchicore and Kilmainham on the east, and by Palmerstown and Cherry Orchard on the west.Read more
The River Liffey lies to the north, and the Grand Canal, now a recreational waterway, lies to the south of Ballyfermot. Ballyfermot lies within the postal district Dublin 10.
Ballyfermot is also a civil parish in the historical barony of Uppercross.
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Ballyfermot is located in Leinster, Ireland, Europe. The coordinates are 53.3428 latitude, -6.3548 longitude.
Ballyfermot has a population of approximately 8,558 people, making it a town in Ireland.
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Ireland's largest zoo in Phoenix Park, one of the oldest zoos in Europe, home to over 400 animals.
4 km · about 5 min drive
cathedral
Ireland's largest cathedral and national cathedral of the Church of Ireland, once led by Jonathan Swift.
6 km · about 10 min drive
mountain pass
A high crossroads pass over the Wicklow Mountains amid blanket bog, with the famous Military Road running through.
20 km · about 25 min drive
waterfall
Ireland's highest waterfall at 121 metres, cascading down a rock face in the beautiful Powerscourt Estate in the Wicklow Mountains.
24 km · about 30 min drive
racetrack
Ireland's only permanent motorsport circuit, located in County Kildare and the home of Irish national racing since 1968.
28 km · about 30 min drive
mountain pass
High mountain pass on the R756 across the Wicklow Mountains between Hollywood and Glendalough, following the medieval pilgrims' route of St Kevin's Road through wild granite moorland.
35 km · about 40 min drive
castle
Ireland's largest Anglo-Norman castle, used as a Braveheart filming location, with a massive 20-sided keep dominating the Boyne Valley.
36 km · about 40 min drive
ancient ruins
Atmospheric early medieval monastic settlement in a glacial valley in the Wicklow Mountains, with round tower, stone churches and tranquil lakes.
37 km · about 45 min drive
April to October
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